Quill Magazine Fall 2020

The Pike School Magazine | 2020-2021

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WHAT IS POSSIBLE NOW? ANNUAL REPORT 2019-2020

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

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Feature Stories 2 What is Possible Now? 8 SEEDs of Equity 15 Who We Might Become

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Pike News New Faces

Annual Report 2019–2020

Non Sibi Spotlights Graduation & Awards

The Quill is a publication of The Pike School Office of Advancement.

Head of School Ashley Marshall

Director of Advancement Rod Boyer

Associate Director of Advancement Elizabeth Fitzsimons

Advancement Services Manager Donna Richards P’29

Front cover by Tom Kates Photography

Photography

Julia Finlayson Tom Kates Photography Emily O’Brien Photography Donna Richards

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Melanie deForest Design

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WHAT IS POSSIBLE NOW?

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In the midst of a global pandemic, civil unrest, and economic challenges, it’s a complex question. But when the events of spring 2020 forced our community to ask, “What is possible now?”

The Pike School was ready to answer.

Pike was ready to answer because the school has a long history of pushing the bounds of what is possible. Pike has been a pioneer in school sustainability and in its commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion. We built a makerspace, were early adopters of 1:1 tablet use, and introduced world language to all of our youngest learners. Along the way, we have focused on the crucial skills of communication through speech and debate instruction, and introduced emotional intelligence, both as tools to help our learners develop a skill set for the future. In short, possibility is a driving force here.

LESSONS FROM THE SPRING GROW POSSIBILITIES FOR THE FALL

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The school’s response to the closing of campus in spring 2020 demonstrated that Pike teachers and learners could innovate and succeed in a digital classroom. Indeed, in the first six weeks of the Home-Based Learning program, faculty logged over 60,000 individual interactions with their students! The Pike School made this pivot in less than a week and a half, building a completely new approach to teaching.

“We learned that we could build a robust and flexible online learning environment that prioritized student learning,” notes Marybeth Heyd, Lower and Middle School Head. “Then, having the summer to further adapt our technology, pedagogy, and best practices gave us an immense amount of confidence that we could do even more.”

As the fall approached, it became clear that the least complicated approach would be to go all online or create a hybrid model where students were on campus some days and learning from home on others. But Pike’s approach has never been one-sizefits-all. So, when the school saw the need among its families for both an online and an on-campus model — both full-time and concurrent — what’s possible quickly came to mean both/and instead of either/or.

“The challenge was on!” says Trisha Gordon, Head of the Upper School. “We really felt that our students and families deserved fully realized, flexible options, and that overcoming the hurdles would be worth the incredible effort.”

ONE COMMUNITY, TWO POSSIBILITIES Designing two separate but deeply interconnected platforms for the learning of 450 students led by more than 100 faculty and staff is no small task. From

“ THIS YEAR IS NOT JUST ABOUT EDUCATING OUR STUDENTS IN THE FACE OF THE CORONAVIRUS” researching grade-level-appropriate tools for online learning to re-thinking how kindergarten students would use their toys safely every day, the task required every aspect of school to be re-examined and, in some cases, re-built from the ground up.

The breadth of experience of Pike faculty and administration proved an essential benefit. A core group of teachers was tasked with sketching out the online learning approach. They assessed the personnel, material, and resource needs that would ensure optimal learning for PreK to 9th grade students, and mapped out a learning program for every grade that would deliver the same academic outcomes and skill acquisition expected of oncampus learners.

At the same time, another group became the People and Spaces committee, which examined every inch of the campus to understand how the design of classrooms, hallways, and cleaning procedures could ensure the safety of on-campus students and teachers. Signage, exit and entry assignments, classroom set-up, and health screenings were top of mind.

All the while, the Board-level COVID Task Force was creating an umbrella of understanding and practices for the safe operation of the school, including the creation of a Daily Risk Management Team. Together, these teams were focused on implementation of safety protocols, training for contact tracing through Johns Hopkins University, reviewing best practices from reopened schools in Asia and Europe, and ensuring compliance with both Centers for Disease Control and Massachusetts Department of Elementary and

Secondary Education guidelines.

These innovative and flexible approaches to moving Pike forward were anchored by new Head of School Ashley Marshall and her clear vision for what the 2020-2021 school year needed to be.

“I wanted us to be clear from the beginning that this year is not just about educating our students in the face of the coronavirus,” notes Ashley. “I wanted our conversations always to be at the most strategic, most aspirational levels.”

INVESTING IN THE FUTURE WHILE MEETING TODAY’S DEMANDS Pike’s commitment to two full learning programs, OffCampus Learning (OCL) and Campus-Based Learning (CBL), requires a substantial investment of resources.

“We’re threading a needle,” notes Director of Finance and Operations Will Powers. “The realities of COVID-19 added substantial costs in a time when our overall revenue is down.”

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Despite these challenges, additional faculty members were hired to allow some veteran teachers to transition to online teaching in order to meet the needs of OCL learners. The school also secured permanent substitute teachers who, working exclusively for Pike, could step into classrooms — virtual or physical — at a moment’s notice.

On campus, the school invested in new furniture for almost every classroom, ensuring that it would meet the needs for new classroom layouts, could be cleaned easily, and reflected the ways that students learn and collaborate at Pike. New cleaning protocols, large tents to increase learning and meeting space in the fresh air, and exhaustive signage further the school’s ability to offer campus-based learning as long as possible.

“We’ve left no stone unturned,” Ashley confirms.

“We put ourselves in the best position to keep our students learning in powerful and innovative ways — a hallmark of The Pike School.”

FLEXIBILITY AND INNOVATION, GUIDED

BY THE HEART OF PIKE As these changes unfolded, Ashely’s leadership continued to focus on how the school’s motto, non sibi solum (“not for oneself alone”), could provide a way forward. Ashley’s and the Pike leadership team’s focus on the motto became a way to structure the conversations, research, decision-making, and actions in every aspect of the school so that each individual decision was made to benefit the students, school, and community as a whole.

The vision was clear: Through fully embracing non sibi solum, the Pike community would not just survive COVID-19; it would thrive. “The 2020-21 school year at Pike can’t be about treading water or making do,” explains Chair of the Board of Trustees, Meerie Joung.

“Our students and our families deserve more. As we

“ WE PUT OURSELVES IN THE BEST POSITION TO KEEP OUR STUDENTS LEARNING IN POWERFUL AND INNOVATIVE WAYS.”

look at the world today, we know that the extremely vital, extremely difficult work of preparing our students to be change-makers can’t afford to take a year off.”

THE FIRST WEEK OF WHAT IS POSSIBLE One of the first markers for how well the Pike community is doing in answering, “What is possible now?” came in the first week of school. Teachers asked students, both online and on campus, what they learned during the first week of school. While some of the takeaways were decidedly new — how to put a mask on properly, the fact that wearing a mask all day didn’t really bother them, the importance of keeping six feet distant, etc. — most of the responses centered on the timeless values to which The Pike School aspires, such as learning,

growth, and connection:

“I learned about factorials in math.”

“I learned about my new friends.”

“ I learned about the Spinosaurus, and it’s bigger than the T-Rex!”

“I learned about cultural norms.”

“I learned to be brave.”

Clearly learning, both academic and social, continues to unfold at Pike.

What is possible now is largely unknown, at least out there in the world beyond the walls of Pike.

Within the Pike community, however, things are more clear: The community is committed to innovative adaptation, has a track record of success in the face of challenge, and will continue to focus on helping our students grow fully into their potential.

In short, at Pike, the possibilities are endless.

Growing the SEEDs of Equity in Our Pike Community

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GROUP DISCUSSION FOCUSED on the ways personal histories impact racial equity — and how that translates into communities, classrooms and teaching. A community-wide festival celebrating all the ways we are different — and how those differences make us stronger. A Board-level halfday retreat with a focus on systemic racism — and how it affects the future of education.

These are not events you may find in many places.

But at Pike these kinds of important, personal and sometimes difficult conversations are happening regularly because of Pike’s commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.

This commitment begins with our students, with events like PikeFest, a school-wide celebration of the art, music, and cultures of our Pike community. Each year, parents, teachers, staff, alumni, and friends of the school volunteer

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to lead performances, presentations, and experiential learning activities throughout the day. Recent PikeFests have included Brazilian capoeira demonstrations, buildyour-own ukulele workshops, games of cricket, and presentations about travel in China.

“PikeFest is really about the heart of Pike,” explains coorganizer Kavita Mundra. “We are such an interesting and vibrant community, and PikeFest helps us celebrate that.” While the 2020-2021 version of PikeFest will undoubtedly look different than it has in past years, it will continue to showcase and celebrate the very foundation of our community.

That celebration of diversity is further mirrored in Pike’s SEED programs. The National SEED (Seeking Educational Equity and Diversity) Project partners with schools to develop and train leaders who guide their peers in conversations about social justice to drive

personal, organizational, and societal change. More than 2,900 educators, parents, and community leaders across the country have been trained as leaders by SEED. SEED’s impact comes from focusing on the individual in order to understand the big picture. SEED groups focus on personal testimony, listening to others' voices, and learning collectively. As one SEED group member explains, “SEED provides a safe space to reflect on my perspectives, listen to lived experiences, and allow conversations about the complexities of injustices today.”

The Pike SEED group for faculty and staff, led by second grade teacher and trained facilitator Julia Alexander, is having a real impact at a truly important moment in time. “My experience with SEED last year deepened my personal commitment to social justice in a way I hadn't experienced before,” shared a Pike staff member. “Connecting to each other with our stories in relation to larger societal issues was so powerful, especially during the very difficult events that unfolded in 2020.”

Pike’s participation with SEED began under Muddy Waters’ leadership. Fostering a diverse community that is welcoming to all was a priority close to Muddy’s heart. It is also a priority for current Head of School Ashley Marshall, who is a trained SEED facilitator, and has expanded SEED offerings to include parents and guardians of current students.

Ashley has encouraged expanded anti-racism work at the Board level, as well. “Institutional change and meaningful growth only come when all levels of an

Pikefest activities, February 2020

organization are engaged,” Ashley said. “At Pike, our Board has long advocated for increasing their own knowledge and understanding of issues around diversity.”

This fall, Board of Trustees members participated in a seminar to build understanding of systemic racism and its impact on Pike’s future with Caroline Blackwell, Vice President of Equity and Justice with the National Association of Independent Schools. Blackwell, an expert who leads the creation and implementation of products and services that support independent schools as they develop and sustain inclusive communities, worked with the Board to identify what it would take for Pike to be an anti-racist school.

As Board Chair Meerie Joung explained: “These conversations are crucial if we are to achieve what we want to accomplish — to equip our students to become the leaders of tomorrow, furnished with the skills to address issues of systemic racism, injustice, and inequality.”

From our youngest students to our most senior leadership, at Pike we are continuing to grow our sense of community, our commitment to equity, and our pivotal role in society, one SEED at a time.

NEW FACES Trustees

Sal Bellia ‘94 P ‘27, ‘29

Sal Bellia is an ardent believer in The Pike School. He’s an alumnus, and he and his wife Laura were quick to enroll their oldest two boys.

“I really trace my success as a business owner, husband, and father in large part to the foundation that was built during my years as a Pike student,” explains Sal. That realization is a key part of his decision to accept the Board of Trustees invitation.

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“When Laura and I think about the school, and how we can contribute as volunteers and as donors, our focus is simple: Help ensure that all deserving children are afforded this opportunity. I’m really honored to give back to the school as a Trustee.”

Professionally, Sal serves as CEO of Bell & Williams Associates, a national accounts receivables management firm he co-founded in 2008. Prior to this, Sal founded, managed, and successfully exited a regional property management firm. When not working or with family (preferably in Kennebunkport, Maine), Sal enjoys golfing and training in Brazilian jiu-jitsu.

Megan Kristiansen P ‘19, ‘21

“A wonderful second home” is how Megan Kristiansen describes the Pike that has served her two boys and family for more than 10 years. “As a parent of two Pike students, I want to be a part of the school’s success.”

So she jumped at the chance to join the Board.

Of course, Megan isn’t new to being a volunteer at Pike. She was a Grade Level Coordinator for several years, and then joined the school’s Advancement Committee. “I want to give back where I can to support the school and its future.”

Megan brings an abundance of professional experience to her new role as Trustee. She began her career as an attorney with the Securities and Exchange Commission in Washington, DC. After moving back to Andover to be closer to family, she worked as General Counsel for Windham Professionals. Now, in the role of Executive Vice President, she is focused on Windham’s strategy initiatives.

But Megan isn’t all work. She and her family love the mountains and skiing, hiking, and biking through them. She also enjoys reading, travel, and making pickles.

Emma Wu P ‘13, ‘17

Emma Wu has been associated with The Pike School since 2004. During this time, her two children both attended Pike and graduated.

“Thinking back, 16 years was a long time, but it also was a crucial period of growth in my children’s lives. They were inspired with ample curiosity for knowledge and were instilled with the value of lifetime learning. Pike made its mark on their lives in these aspects.”

When discussing Pike, Emma notes that we are so used to making choices based on the value of an object, but, when it comes to an excellent education, the value of a Pike education is intangible. “I feel honored and privileged to be asked to serve the school,” she says. “Together with the love, the pride, and our true desire for excellence, I believe that we can make Pike’s ‘tomorrow’ even brighter.”

Emma has been a dentist for 25 years. With offices in North Andover and Danvers, she truly enjoys the work she does every day. When not working, she enjoys reading, practicing Chinese calligraphy, and traveling.

NEW FACES

Faculty and Staff

Stacey Aufiero is Pike’s first Director of Auxiliary

Ruthie Bodel has joined Pike’s fifth grade team. A

Christine Eddis is Pike’s first Lower and Middle

Fred Gross has joined Pike’s seventh grade

Programs. Currently acting as our daily risk mitigation team leader, Stacey earned her undergraduate degree from Springfield College in Health Studies and her Master’s in Education from American International College. Most recently, she was the Youth and Family Program Director at the Merrimack Valley YMCA.

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School Coordinator of Instructional Support. Christine earned her B.A. in Art History from Vassar College and her M.A. in Elementary Education from Bank Street College of Education. For the 2020-2021 school year, Christine will be serving as the fifth grade OCL teacher.

graduate of Bowdoin College where she earned her B.A. in Psychology, Ruthie went on to the Bank Street School of Education where she earned her Master’s in Childhood Education and General and Special Education. She has taught at the Brunswick School, Brearley School, and Nightingale-Bamford — three fine independent schools.

team to teach math and advise one of our Upper School sections. Fred comes to Pike with a wealth of experience as a teacher, as well as a math coach. Most recently, Fred was a Math Specialist at East Elementary School in Sharon, MA, and, before that, a Math Coach at The Park School in Brookline. Fred holds a Master’s degree from Lesley University and a Bachelor of Science from Ohio University.

Kate Camuso has joined the Upper School faculty,

Sam de Soto has joined the Fine Arts Department

Toby Spector has joined our Upper School Math

Charly Weiss has joined our fifth Grade Team.

teaching three sections of English and one section of History. She earned her B.A. in English and History with a Minor in Spanish from Northwestern University. She also holds two Master’s degrees, one in Teaching from Loyola Marymount University and another in English Literature from Boston University. She has taught in Spain, California, and Massachusetts.

department. Toby earned his B.A. in Mathematics and Business from Skidmore College. He taught at Statesville Montessori School and Applewild School before coming to Pike. Toby has also coached basketball and cross-country, and was captain of his college golf team. He lives in Reading, MA, and first learned about Pike when he brought his young daughter to one of our outdoor movie nights.

as a co-teacher with George Philips. Sam earned a Master’s degree in Music Education and his Bachelor’s in Voice Performance at Boston University. Sam has a unique background and expertise in choral and general music education, has performed research on the mainstream music classroom, and works as a professional vocal artist.

She is a graduate of Tulane University and earned her Master of Science in Education from Wheelock College in Boston. Charly has been a classroom teacher across all elementary grades for more than 16 years and most recently taught at The Country School in Madison, CT.

Who We Might Become AN INTERVIEW WITH HEAD OF SCHOOL ASHLEY MARSHALL

As part of our “new faces” feature, we sat down to chat with Pike’s new Head of School to talk about what makes Pike tick in challenging times and the hope our community embodies.

Pike’s first day of classes, both on campus and through the OffCampus Learning program, must have been particularly gratifying to you — your first at Pike!

What memories are you carrying with you of that day?

My first day was exhilarating! It was a day full of lived possibilities.

In extraordinary times, where learning was redefined through the lens of distance—whether by mask or screen—I witnessed joy, resilience, and hope. Parents sent welcome videos to our Off-Campus Learning students, and cheered with posters and noise-makers to welcome our Campus-Based students during arrival. Teachers found ways to project through masks, exude warmth via a screen, and connect with each child. And our students proved that it would take more than a pandemic to interrupt their delight in seeing their friends and meeting their teachers.

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As we’re sitting here, in this moment late in the year 2020, what are you most excited about?

I am excited about who we might become because of this moment.

Specifically, I am excited to see who our students will become because of this moment. Children are inherently flexible and curious.

They are biologically wired to re-wire.

Their neurological connections, hobbies, passions, and sense of self hold such capacity for growth and possibility. Somewhere, right now, a Pike student is asking a question,

having a conversation, or playing a game differently because of our new normal. They are discovering more about themselves and the world around them and they are changing, ever so slowly, into their future selves.

As they undergo that process of changing into their future selves, what do you most hope they’ll learn and remember about this time in their lives?

Empathy, innovation, agency. I hope they will remember to stay curious about and listen deeply to the perspectives of others. I hope they remember to seek new paths and ideas when faced with failure. And I hope they will remember, no matter the problem, they themselves can be part of the answer they are seeking. Our students are kind, creative, and responsible. They can make a difference. And they will.

You’ve stressed the importance of non sibi solum as central to how Pike will continue to thrive. Tell us more about how you think about Pike’s motto in regard to our community at this point in time.

One of the ongoing lessons of this moment has been that we—all of us at Pike and far beyond—are intimately connected. In her poem, aptly titled “Pandemic,” Lynn Ulgar wrote: “Know that we are connected in ways that are terrifying and beautiful.

(You could hardly deny it now.)

Know that our lives are in one another’s hands.

(Surely, that has come clear.)”

Non sibi solum invites and challenges us to seek out how we might best care and tend for others.

There is a weight to being partially responsible for the wellbeing of another. Yet this responsibility is also a gift. It is a gift to do what you can to improve the quality of life of another member in our community.

It is a gift to know that your actions could make someone else’s life better.

Who or what inspires you in your work as a school leader?

For instance, when things aren’t going as you hoped or they are frustrating, who or what do you turn to for consolation and guidance?

Education is an inherently hopeful endeavor. I have spent my life in schools because I believe in our shared capacity for change when we nurture the hearts and minds of children. So, even when schools can be a source of frustration or stumbling blocks, schools are where I turn for renewal. I’ll reread poetry of past students, look at a photograph of my grandmother with her students, or try to observe a class or recess in action. I remind myself of my role in this generational journey; I feel strengthened knowing that I am a part of something larger than myself.

There are racial tension, protests, and examples of systemic inequities occurring all around us in this country and on a global level. What is Pike’s role in helping students, and perhaps even parents, understand and navigate these realities?

As a woman of color and a mother of a black son, I feel these

tensions acutely and persistently.

But I also feel this pain and grief as an educator. In this moment, there are students who are hurt, confused by, or scared of the world around them. Our role, though the same as always, is even more necessary and vital. We must practice active listening, allyship, and anti-racist behavior as models for what is possible. We must create space for students’ truths and stories.

Allow and encourage them to ask big questions and access their voices. We must give them tools to disrupt bias and oppression so they may lead us forward.

How can families navigate this crucial work?

In the context of families speaking with their own children, I might offer this paraphrasing of Dr. Cornel West: Are you prepared to enter the conversation, and are you prepared to be changed by it? What do we as adults need to know or understand in order to have meaningful conversations with our children about race and racism? What am I willing to learn or unlearn—about myself, my child, our world—while having a meaningful conversation with our children about race and racism?

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Children are inherently flexible and curious. They are biologically wired to re-wire. Their neurological connections, hobbies, passions, and sense of self hold such capacity for growth and possibility.ˮ

You’re an avid reader. If there were an Ashley Marshall book club, what might they be reading and discussing right now?

Next on my list is Caste: The Origins of Our Discontents by Isabel Wilkerson. I loved The Warmth of Other Suns! For the “Ashley Marshall reads to her son Bennett book club,” Love by Matt de la Peña is my absolute favorite.

GRADUATION & AWARDS 2020 EIGHTH GRADE GRADUATES

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NINTH GRADE GRADUATES

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Head of School Award

Nicholas Grieco Prize

Alumni Prize

April Arabian

Jahaziel Polanco

Julia Sanz-Rios

David A. Frothingham Award

A.Daniel Pelan Award

Margaret J Little Award

Ellie Parker

Dylan Leonard

Andy Du

FIRST L A U N N A

Muddy and Liza Waters Community Diversity and Equity Award Amy Rosales

Where are they headed?

The class of 2020 will be attending the following schools: Andover High School Austin Preparatory School Belmont Hill School Boston University Academy Brooks School Central Catholic High School Concord Academy Dana Hall School Deerfield Academy Groton School Hollis Brookline High School Lawrence Academy Middlesex School Phillips Academy Andover Pike 9 Pingree School Pinkerton Academy Portsmouth Abbey School Rectory School St. John’s Prep Tabor Academy The Derryfield School The Governor’s Academy Windham High School

Academic Awards The Cynthia E. Pike Award:

Ethan Lai

Alice L. Jablonski Science Prize:

Alissa Brengola

Biology Prize:

Rebecca Yang

English Prize:

Natalia Salinas

French Prize:

Germán Sanz-Rios

History Prize:

April Arabian

Latin Prize:

Cecelia Clemente

Spanish Prize:

Natalia Salinas, Max Glick

Speech & Debate:

Andy Du Ansleigh Whitlock

Moratis Diutissime A tradition at Pike that acknowledges students who enter Pike in Pre-Kindergarten and continue through the eighth grade.

Ryan Carroll Cecelia Clemente Aamir Dohadwala Ella Finegold

Emma Guthrie Sophie Larson Jordan Nichols Dean Nikolopoulos

Eddie Santella Diego Torio Matthew Trudell

Rebecca Shovan Alumni Arts Awards Visual Arts: Music: Theater:

April Arabian Zack Moskowitz, Amy Rosales Jordan Nichols

Athletic Awards Johns Hopkins Award:

Jackson McDonald, Lauren Tucker

Sally Bullard Award:

Izzy Wane, Lucy Parker

Kerri Kattar Award:

Jahaziel Polanco, Ellie Parker, Avery Taylor

The Pike School Athletic Award:

Dylan Leonard, Angelina Natale

NON SIBI SOLUM SPOTLIGHT Nothing makes us more proud than to see our alumni shining their Non Sibi Solum spirit throughout the community during these difficult times. In Spring 2020, we were reminded what our students and alumni can accomplish.

Doing something that makes a difference? Tell us about it at alumni@pikeschool.org.

Myra Bhathena ‘18

Myra created Connect Against COVID, a site where people can donate their used but functioning devices to hospital patients to connect with their families while in complete isolation. With the help of her mother, Myra safely and effectively distributed donated tablets, phones, and computers to local hospitals to give patients the opportunity to stay in touch with their loved ones.

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Will Kavanagh ‘04

With the convention industry coming to an abrupt halt, independent gaming studios lost an important lifeline for gaining buzz about new gaming releases. Will, a global community lead for Fandom, launched #Bridging SocialDistance, an initiative that gave independent gaming studios access to Gamepedia's 125,000 followers on Twitter, letting them pitch their games to players and media outlets with no strings attached. These indie studios are key innovators within the gaming industry, so preserving them is important.

Avinaash Janarthanan ‘17

When Avinaash saw the struggles many families were facing due to the pandemic, he set a goal, created a hashtag and turned to the internet for help. Avinaash utilized GoFundMe to ask his peers, family members and his local community to join forces and raise money to help support the Lazarus House, a local nonprofit organization that provides shelter, food, and clothing to underserved families.

Through the power of social media, Avinaash was able to push his campaign to hundreds of viewers and raise thousands of dollars in support for families in need.

Patrick Chen ‘19

With a strong love for math and some spare time, Patrick created a YouTube channel, Math Python, to encourage his fellow math lovers to continue to stretch their brains.

Math Python takes a dive into complex math concepts and teaches the viewer how to solve problems and continue to grow as learners.

Andy ‘18 and Ethan ‘17 Weissman

Brothers Andy and Ethan found themselves looking for a way to give back — twice!

The team created Tutoring for a Cause, an online tutoring service for lower and middle school students covering a multitude of subjects. To top it off, all the earnings from Tutoring for a Cause went directly to purchasing groceries and essential items for families in need throughout the Merrimack Valley.

ANNUAL REPORT 2019-2020

Dear Pike Community, What a year! Our world, our country, and – yes, our school — have seen so much change over the past 12 months. Indeed, in the midst of our daily efforts to stay healthy, grounded, engaged, and connected, we at Pike are ensuring that our “new normal” includes moving The Pike School forward. At Pike we are continuing to create and celebrate our collective future.

That effort has meant translating our commitment to community, learning, and growth into new modes of being and operating. As a Board of Trustees partnering with Head of School Ashley Marshall and the administrative team, that work has meant living our core values to ensure the success of every child, to further our exceptional faculty, and to ensure the health and wellbeing of our community.

The feature story of this issue of The Quill captures that spirit and effort — and it is an effort. The Board of Trustees is ever-impressed by our Head of School, administrative team, staff, and teachers who have committed their time and energy to ensuring Pike remains strong. Even the smallest detail about what it means to live and learn at Pike has been re-examined, re-thought, re-worked, and re-vamped. In essence, since March we have built an entirely new school all while keeping true to what has made Pike an exceptional value.

Our ability as an institution to engage in that work is possible only because we cherish what The Pike School means to the lives of generations of students past, present, and future. And, it is possible because we have had the support of our community who have given generously with their information, expertise, philanthropic commitments, feedback, insight, time, energy, and love.

By galvanizing our commitments and embracing the now Pike is forging ahead as a leader in learning. Thank you for being a valued part of the Pike community.

Appreciatively,

Meerie Joung, P '17, '20 Chair, Board of Trustees

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ˮEven the smallest detail about what it means to live and learn at Pike has been re-examined, re-thought, re-worked, and re-vamped.ˮ

Dear Pike community, Clearly, this is a time for resiliency. We speak often as a learning community about how we can foster a sense of resiliency in our students as they navigate their learning, social lives, and interactions in the world. One of the key tenets of our approach is that, despite our best efforts, things rarely unfold exactly as we wish, hope, or want. How we respond is the important thing.

2020 is a year that is testing our resiliency as a school. More significantly, the impact of 2020 is likely to influence our operating budgets for a number of years. Philanthropy, enrollment, and facilities rentals — key drivers of our health as an institution — will certainly be some of the areas impacted. Likewise, on the expense side, we haven’t yet seen the full impact of the cost of keeping Pike as safe as possible for our students and staff.

This is where resiliency and the ability to focus on the big picture come in. Pike’s Board of Trustees, Head of School, and administrative team are working daily to keep Pike — the experience and value that defines us as a community and not just a physical place — vibrant. We are investing prudently but proactively in our students and teachers not just to ensure their health and safety, but to engage them in a Pike that is relevant and sustaining.

The many pivots we have made as a school are possible because we have proceeded wisely over the years; have focused on ways, including increasing our endowment, to create long-term viability; and have enjoyed the philanthropic engagement of our community. All of these items are essential to Pike’s wellbeing whether we are navigating the realities of COVID-19 or not.

I’m so grateful for those who invest in Pike, each as they are able. Pike’s response to our current realities reflects a true sense of community resilience. Thank you for partnering with us in our efforts to further Pike’s true value — and values.

Sincerely,

William Powers P'20 Director of Finance and Operations

ˮPike's response to our current realities reflects a true sense of community reslience.ˮ

“ By galvanizing our commitments and embracing the now, Pike is forging ahead as a leader in learning�

The Pike School's success is made possible by these generous donors who made gifts in the 20192020 fiscal year.

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3M Abbot & Dorothy Stevens Foundation Acadian Asset Management LLC Claire C. Abisalih '03 Lucy and Tom Abisalih Will Abisalih '05 George and Allison Adam Ernest and Christine Adams Mimi and Mike Addesa Aequitas Investment Advisors, LLC Qaasim Hassan Ahmed '05 Julia Alexander Analog Devices Debbie and Steve Anderson Chris '69 and Debbie Andrews Jessica Andrews '17 Steve '70 and Lisa Andrews

Drs Steven Andriola and Beth Freire Applied Materials Foundation Douglas R. Armstrong '97 Mr. and Mrs. Chris W. Armstrong Ryan Armstrong '00 Mark and Sherrill Attarian Jordan Aucoin '13 Julianna Aucoin '08 Michael and Sharon Aucoin Mr. Edmund Aziabor and Dr. Yvonne Wilson Dr. Claudia Bach Bo and Kathy Baird Eric Bao '19 Dr. Xiaodong Bao and Dr. Mengmeng Wang Lilah Barbagallo '18

John Barker '83 The Barker-Morrill Family Kathy Bassilakis Mr. Justin '92 and Mrs. Kathryn Bastinelli Sheela and Zubin Batlivala Kathy Baynes Bebrin and Cugine Orthodontics Mr. Brian Bechard and Mrs. Patty Bechard Salvatore '94 and Laura Bellia Benevity Community Impact Fund Roje Bent Bento Dental Berkshire Taconic Community Foundation Martha J. Bestebreurtje Jennifer Roberts Betty

Jasmin and Firdaus Bhathena Mr. John Bissonnette and Mrs. Kathleen Bass Sarah Bogdanovitch Sridhar Bogelli and Sowjanya Velchala Isabella (Bella) Borek '15 Mia Borek '15 Boston Foundation Boston Scientific Frank J. Bostwick Page and Jennifer Bouchard Shane Bouchard '06 James and Carol Bouyea Rod T. Boyer and Victoria N. Londergan Mae "Concemi" Bradshaw '58 Mr. Patrick Bratton and Mrs. Beth Bratton

Emily French Breakey '99 Louise Borke and Gerald Brecher Bristol-Myers Squibb Foundation Christopher Britt '98 David and Valerie Brooks Angela Brown Maria del Carmen Brown Don Bulens and Lynne Capozzi William Bullard '72 Jefferson Burnett '71 Mr. Samuel Butler, Jr. and Ms. Susan Jett Zander Buttress '07 Jo and Drew Buttress Mr. Peter Cabot Cafua Management Company The Cakir Family Peter H. Cameron '98

The Kim Family Some decisions you make from the heart. That is how the Kim family ended up at Pike.

“We were planning a move,” explained Sejung Kim. “We were not sure yet where we would live, but we wanted to make sure that wherever we ended up our children had an education that would help them fulfill their potential.”

The family was living in Topsfield, where the academically excellent schools lacked one key feature – diversity. “Often, our kids were the only non-white students in their classes. The school and community were welcoming, but Song and Caleb were still the only ones who were different. We wanted them to be where differences were the norm, where differences were celebrated,” said Sejung.

Sam Kim was less convinced about the move to an independent school. “We were planning to move our family to a more urban, more diverse community. In my heart, I wasn’t sure it made sense to send Song and Caleb to an independent school.” Then Sam connected with Michael Eatman, Pike’s Director of Community Life. “Michael was so passionate about the vision for the Pike community, and the lasting impact that community engagement could have,” Sam said. “Michael really changed the way I felt in my heart about Pike.”

Once they joined the Pike community, Sam found the focus on community he holds as a pastor mirrored in groups like Pike’s Family Council and events like PikeFest. And the family was ready to give back to Pike through philanthropy and by committing their time to Pike groups and events.

Now settled in Beverly, Sejung and Sam are gratified to have found a school that reflects the diversity they see in their neighborhood. “Pike’s diversity isn’t just about race,” shared Sejung. “The socio-economic and religious diversity means our kids are exposed to different points of view. In our heart that is what we wanted for them.”

Celebrating difference and diversity are at the heart of The Pike School. And, fortunately for us, they are at the heart of the Kim family, as well.

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Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Campbell Gary '69 and Emma Campbell Linda Campbell Mark Cardono and Tracy Sioussat Ms. Sarah Carpenter Mr. Richard C. Casey '68 Jacquelyne Cavanaugh '87 Liam Cesar '22 Mr. David Chan and Mrs. Kelly Whelan-Chan Dr. Sheng Chang Ph.D. and Mrs. Wei Zong Charles Construction Company Drs. Kim and George Chatson Rohan Chaturvedi '14 Hannah Chen '21 Mr. Jack Chen and Mrs. Yolanda Zhou

Mr. Jianrong Chen and Mrs. Shuang Jin Patrick Chen '19 Mr. Shiyong Chen and Mrs. Li Niu Wei Ming and Angie Chen Mr. Yong Chen and Mrs. Ying Chen Amelia Cheng '17 Andrew Cheng '13 Dr. Leo Cheng Wen Lu and Tianhua Chu Bruce and Maggie Church Nicole Ciacciarelli Elizabeth Cieri '05 Laura Fitzgerald Clark '96 Matthew Clark '93 Gary Comins '64 Louise R. Corman

Mr. David Costello and Mrs. Julie Costello Mr. and Mrs. Sal Couto Regina Fraser Crisman '76 Cummings Properties Donna and David Curtis Custom Benefits Group, Inc. Ashraf M. and Shamim A. Dahod Nisreen Dahod '05 Mr. Adam Dalicandro Mary Pritchard Celeste Wetherell Damon Thano Danas '16 Demetra Danas '17 Al Daniels '70, MD Mr. and Mrs. Clyde Decorie Joan E. (Lebow) Demarest '59 Dante DeMeo '00

Francesca DeMeo '98 Demoulas Foundation Mrs. Glorianne Demoulas and Mr. Robert Farnham Christian '93 and Julie '95 Derderian Nicole DeRosa Betsy DeVries Bill DiAdamo and Heather Clark Charlotte DiAdamo '19 Ms. Marylynne Dias Varun and Sumedha Dikshit Christine DiMauro Rohan Dixit '12 Aamir Dohadwala '20 Nisreen Dohadwala '23 Dr. Mustali and Mrs. Tasneem '96 (Dahod) Dohadwala Tracy Ainsworth and Jeffrey Domina

Yamin Dou Jack and Joanna Doykos Joanie Liversidge Drucker '67 Min Liu and Jun Du Meiyan Duan and Weihong Yin Jessica Waters Duryea '04 Eastern Bank Mr. and Mrs. Michael Eatman Mr. and Mrs. Richard F. Edmonds Colm and Carolyn Eliet Jenn and Tex Elkin Mrs. Denise Elliott and Mr. Jerry Clemente Theodore and Kristina Ells Essex County Community Foundation Drs. Eric Ewald and Stephanie Lenzi

2019-2020 Sources and Uses of Funds 3%

Bond + Note Payable P+I

4%

6%

3%

Capital Improvements

Facilities Maintenance

1%

Food

Instructional Materials

6%

General + Administration

13%

64%

Financial Aid

Salaries + Benefits

Use of Funds

4%

Auxillary Programs

5%

3%

Endowment + Reserves

Annual Giving

88%

Gross Tuition and Fees

Sources of Funds

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Margaret Howe Ewing '42 Wilma Ezekowitz, PhD Miguel '85 and Kerry Anne Ezpeleta Melissa Armstrong Fabick '95 Mr. James Fallon and Mrs. Norellee Fallon Vincent Fan '16 Robert Farnham '03 Jerome '52 and Emily Farnsworth Mr. Brian Faulk and Mrs. Catherine Faulk Mr. and Mrs. Dan Faulkner Diana Mill Fay '58 Justin Fay '95 Katelyn Feeney-Dowell Kevin and Nancy Fennessy Pati Fernandez Fidelity Charitable Gifts Fund

Fidelity Investments Mr. and Mrs. William Fidler Barry and Amy Finegold Francesco '98 and Molly Finocchiaro Beth Fitzsimons Elizabeth Fitzsimons and Bryan Rule David and Kathy Foderaro Gabriella E. Foderaro '12 Olivia G. Foderaro '10 Nat '65 and Sally Follansbee Ken and Arleen Francomano Mr. Paul and Mrs. Jessica Frangakis Mr. Josh Fredrickson Mary E. French '06 Pamela B. French '77 Debra and Steven '72 French Christopher A. Frothingham '83

David and Patricia Frothingham Alan V. Fullerton, Jr. '80 Mr. Sri Ganapaneni and Mrs. Jaya Donadula Mr. and Mrs. David P. Gangi Katrina P. Gangi '12 Mr. Zhihong Gao and Mrs. Qing Zhao Mr. Josue Garcia Dennis Gately '81 General Electric Mr. and Mrs. Kip George, Jr. Caleb C. Gerakaris Ethan Gerakaris '17 Mr. Peter and Ms. AndrĂŠa Gerakaris Eleanor Gerson Jason Gesing '87

Mr. Joseph A. Giallanella '95 and Ms. Lucia W. Campriello Mr. and Mrs. Albert Giordano Fred and Connie Glore Leislie and Hossiri Godo-Solo Heather Kellett Godsmark '93 The Goodman Family Charles and Deborah Gray Mackenzie Gray '11 Mark Graziano Greater Lowell Community Foundation Greater Saint Louis Community Foundation Cara Griffin '01 Brooke (Peelle) '89 and Eric Guthrie John and Lisa Gutkoski

Katharine Gutkoski '18 David W. Haartz Jennifer Boisture and John Hallal Mr. Jeffrey Hamilton and Mrs. Amy Hamilton Ashwin Hande and Malini Rao Jean-Christophe and Michelle Harmange Amanda and Mark Harmeling Deb and Jay Hartigan Jack Hartigan '07 Waleed and Elizabeth Hassanein Mr. and Mrs. Paul J. Hayes Mr. Minsheng He and Mrs. Yajuan Pan Mr. Qiurong He and Mrs. Yan Wang Healthtrust Purchasing Group

The McEnroe Family Ted McEnroe’s connection to Pike began almost 50 years ago. “I graduated from Pike in 1981,” he said. “A lot has changed since then, but the strong academics and commitment to community remain the same.”

After graduating and continuing his education, Ted reconnected with Pike when he moved back to Andover with his wife, Rachel, and daughter, Kate. When Kate was ready to start school, they looked at Pike, and were impressed with how the school had evolved over time. “To me, some of the biggest changes have been in diversity at the school, and the approach to each student,” explained Ted. “I appreciate that Pike takes a whole-child approach, embracing Kate as an individual, not just a student.”

For Rachel, it was especially important to impart intellectual curiosity that could follow Kate through life. “Early investment in quality education establishes a love of learning that grows with children and which is much harder to develop later if it is lacking,” explained Rachel.

“My primary priority for Kate’s education is ensuring she is curious, self-motivated, and confident in herself. Pike’s approach has done just that by giving Kate the support, challenge, and strong relationships she needs to thrive.”

Alum Ted and Rachel are not just Pike parents and donors, they also contribute considerable time as volunteers. Rachel is using her digital community experience to foster connections between fifth grade class parents during this challenging time. “I believe individuals are only as successful as their communities and a successful school community is not just about the kids – it includes parents, faculty, and staff too,” she said.

Ted is a member of the Advancement Committee, ensuring donors understand and appreciate the power of their gifts to the Pike Fund.

“It’s about the desire to support a healthy community,” he said. “It starts with our kids, but it also matters as an investment in the school, so the opportunities I enjoyed during my time as a student - and that my child enjoys now- will be available for the future.”

A long-term commitment. Expertise in forming connections. The investment of time, talent and philanthropy. The Pike School has been fortunate to have the McEnroe family as part of our community for almost 50 years now!

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Kenneth M. Heffron '63 Benjamin Heinze '15 Scott and Marilyn Helmers Connor Hendrickson '24 Kathryn R. Hendrickson '25 Herbert D. Condie Jr. Family Foundation Mr. John Hescock and Ms. Indu Javeri Mr. and Mrs. Clinton G. Heyd Benjamin and Marybeth Heyd Eleni Varitimos and Kevin Higginbottom Linda Holden Alex Hong '28 Julie Hong '21 Mr. Pengyu Hong and Mrs. Nan Shen Timothy P. Horne '51 Deborah A. Houston '95

Mr. and Mrs. Aaron Hovel Aaron Huang '21 Hong Huang and Caixia Guo Mr. Weixing Huang and Mrs. Yihui Qiu Kelsey Hutchinson '08 Mr. Scott and Mrs. Laurie Hylton The Hynes Family Naveed and Jillian Maver Ihsanullah Mr. Renzo Iturrino and Mrs. Kara Iturrino J.P. Morgan Charitable Giving Fund David C. Janovsky '07 Amy and Joel Janovsky Daniel and Pauline Jeong The Jerez Family The Jeton Family

Mr. Jae Suk Jo and Mrs. Yunjoo Kang Penny Joel John Hancock Lorenzo Johnson '22 Mr. and Mrs. Norbert Johnson Olivia Johnson '20 Dr. Jennifer L. Jones '91 Telly Jorden and Charles Zanazzi Bill Joyce Ahan Karanth '21 Anav Karanth '27 Rayha Karanth '18 Dr. Sadashiv Karanth and Dr. Varsha Rao-Karanth Mr. John Karbassi and Mrs. Izabela Karbassi Patrick Karongo

Ron Karr and Muriel DeStaffany Karr '59 Mr. Mike Lori and Bill Kavanagh Genevieve and Larry Keene Cameron Kerry '12 Michele and Paul Kerry Mr. and Mrs. Michael Kettenbach Dr. and Mrs. Dong Kim Pastor and Ms. Sam Kim Dr. Howard Koh and Dr. Claudia Arrigg The Kokkotos Family John Kole '81 and Aimee Leonard The Koolen Family David and Louise Kress Edward Kristiansen '21 The Kristiansen Family Jim Krzywicki and Debra Scannell

Mr. Justin Kung and Mrs. Adrienne Kung Julie Kutchin '07 Mr. Evan and Mrs. Deborah Lai J. Stephen and Judith Lais Bruce and Nancy Landay Mr. Andrew and Lynne Langlois Diane and Rod Larson The Latham Family Irene and Scott Lattanzio Brian and Mitzi Lawlor Mr. Bismarck Leanos Antelo and Mrs. Carla Antelo Geon and Lisa Lee Mr. Myung Lee and Ms. Grace Kang Cornelia Weldon LeMaitre '49 Dr. and Mrs. Richard Lentini

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Alexander Letwin '06 Bruce and Mary Letwin Nick G. Letwin '04 Tobi and Donald Levis Ms. Sharon Libront Alvin and Rebecca Lin The Lisuwandi Family Mr. Qing Liu and Ms. Yongshan Ye Maria Lopez-Jerez The Lowrie Family Mr. and Mrs. Robert D. Luciano Roy Luo and Mary Zhi Mr. Neal Luther and Mrs. Carla Luther Mr. Phong Ly and Mrs. Eileen Ly Dr. and Mrs. Daniel Lyons Thomas A. Lynch Mr. Jihua Ma and Mrs. Weihua Zhou

Ms. Mary Machado Rob MacInnis Ashley MacMillan '00 Charlotte MacMillan '01 Elizabeth V. MacMillan '04 John and Louise MacMillan Caz Mallick '21 David H. Mallick & Vivien Valenzuela Mallick Jamie Mallick '27 Mr. Michael Manzo and Mrs. Megan Manzo John P. Margolis '74 Harrison Markell '11 Joseph and Debi Marrow Rebecca Marrow '13 Alexander Matses '05 Katti Mayk

“ Pike takes a whole-child approach, embracing my child as an individual, not just a student.�

Patrick and Michelle McCarthy Mr. David and Mrs. Andrea McClintick Michael '78 and Kim McCullom Scott and Melissa McDonald Ted McEnroe '81 and Rachel Happe Max McGillivray '08 Tim McGrath '05 Mr. Brian McMullin and Mrs. Julia McMullin Matthew Medeiros Carl and Francesca Mellin Ms. Gale Mender Mrs. Esther Menke Lauren Menzie '12 Matt Menzie '10 Tim and Lynne Menzie Ms. Han Meskell

Elise M. Miller Patrick and Becky Miller Millipore Corporation Joshua '65 and Mary Miner Jane Kimball Mitchell '88 Ms. Gina Moran John and Kate Moran Elizabeth Morris Irv Morris, Jr. Michael Morris '04 Aiden Moschella '20 Michael and Jennifer Moskowitz Robert A. Moss, Jr. Raj and Kavita Mundra Hilary (Field) Munroe '84 Loren Giallanella Murad '92 Gerry and Sonja Murphy Mr. and Ms. Brendan Murray

Joseph B. Musumeci '99 Claire Nagahiro '16 David Nagahiro and Ivy Nagahiro Sydney Nagahiro '13 Katsu and Naomi Nakamura Mari Nakamura '15 Riki Nakamura '18 Nathaniel and Elizabeth Stevens Foundation David Nelson and Katherine O'Neil Mark '78 and Karen Nichols Lauren Nigro Nooril-Iman Charitable Foundation Novartis Max Novick '10 Aidan O'Brien '16 Greg and Maggie O'Brien Debra and Raymond O'Brien

The Sudireddy Family For Ram and Santha Sudireddy, access to exceptional education has always been important. “We wanted a school with small class sizes, and a real commitment to math and science because we understand how important education is as a foundation for life,” explained Santha.

At The Pike School, the Sudireddy family found a place where their children would be nurtured and challenged academically. “Sathvik and Sreya had an excellent education at Pike,” said Ram. “They had small classes, and they learned to be intellectually curious and hard-working.” But, as Ram explained, it wasn’t until after Sathvik and Sreya moved on to high school that the family fully understood the impact of their Pike education.

“Our children continued to Phillips Andover and Brooks,” said Ram. “When they got there, they had such a strong academic foundation that they were prepared to excel. The things they learned at Pike continued to positively impact their education all the way through college.”

A focus on the lifelong impact of an excellent education has long driven the Sudireddy family’s philanthropy. The family created a primary school in Ram’s father’s hometown in Southern India — a school so successful it is now run by the local government. So, when The Pike School reached out to Ram and Santha about a corporate sponsorship for Giving Day in 2019, they did not hesitate. Their family business, Bento Dental, became the lead sponsor for the event.

Bento’s sponsorship just made sense. The same values the Sudireddy family focused on in education – increasing access and excellence — are found in the Bento business model, which reimagines dental insurance to make it more flexible and available.

Through challenges and matches, Bento Dental

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played a major role in the successes of Giving Day 2019 and One Pike Day 2020.

“For us, giving to Pike and sponsoring events such as Giving Day and One Pike Day allow us to ensure access to the exceptional education our children received,” shared Ram. “It helps build that same foundation of education for more students.”

Access, excellence, and a strong foundation. These are essential pieces of every Pike education, and we are grateful to the Sudireddy family for their help to support them!

Steve and Misti O'Connell Office of Community Life Julia and Steve Ogden Arthur Oliveira '28 Mr. Talmai Oliveira and Mrs. Raquel Oliveira Timothy O'Neil Oracle Corporation Matching Gifts Program Mr. and Mrs. Ahmet Ozalp Kimberly and John Packard The Pant Family Jonathon and Joann Parker Tedd and Sara Parker Roje Bent and Carmen Paulino Ed and Cindy Payne The Pecelli Family Dr. and Mrs. Kenneth R. Peelle

Ken and Martha Peters George Philips Yingying Zhang and Steven Phu Ava Piantidosi '21 Matthew Piantidosi '25 Len and Marybeth Pierce Damaso Polanco Milagros Polanco Judith Pomento David '81 and Julia Popowitz Will and Jill Powers Stephen Purington Justin Stephen Pytka '96 Mr. Jie Qin and Dr. Li Xue Quaker Hill Foundation Stephen M. Quint '49 Mr. Devarajan Ramasubbu and Mrs. Vijayagomathi Ramas

Raytheon Company Miriam Ganem Reeder '53 Mr. Stephen Reich and Mrs. Christine Reich The Reynolds Family Edward and Dianne Rice Sharon Seeche Rich '59 Mr. Daniel Richards Tyler and Donna Richards Mr. and Mrs. Charles R. Richey, Jr. Andrew Riedell '04 Sean A. Riley Rockinghorse Trail Foundation Brad Rockwell '72 Christopher Rogers '69 The Rogus Family Ms. Ingrid Rosales Mr. Wander Rosario

Belisario and Leslie Rosas Emma Rosen '80 and Val Menotti Devin Rosenberg Barbara and Jose Rotger Daniel '54 and Wendy '56 Rowland Gino Roy '11 Pawan and Usha Roy Ray and Jean Roy Paul and Audrey Rutherford Alana T. Saab '08 Analise Saab '05 Elise and Steve Salhanick Mr. Ruben Salinas and Mrs. Kimberly Bentley-Salinas Amy and Michael Salvatore Caroline Samoluk '17 Sarah Samoluk '22 Mrs. Emily Sandagata

Mr. Hugo Sandoval and Mrs. Elizabeth Arbelo The Santella Family Frank Sapienza '62 Mr. Robert Sarmanian and Mrs. Qin Li Watson Schmeiske Mrs. Marisa Schnirman Schwab Charitable Fund Marc and Beth Schwartz Peter and Shirley Schwarz Erica, Ilana, Stephanie and Franklin Segall John Selverian and Andrea Bauer Seventh Generation Frank Shadeed Colleen Shannon Drs. Ken Shieh and Sue Kim Jaeyong Shim '19

One Pike Day, 2020.

All in for pike.

All in this together!

106 gifts of $26.00 or less

25 reengaged donors

Item 5 17.4%

Item 1 10.6%

Item 4 14%

Item 3 10.6%

Item 2 47.4%

318 GIFTS 112 word cloud words $238 Average gift

$106,

49 new donors

52 Faculty GIFT

2 pies

$36,000.00 Sponsor funds

amazing community

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Mr. Kyuha Shim and Ms. Jungui Lee Lou and Amanda Shipley Rebecca and Mark Shovan The Silveira Family Lana Luciano Silvestro '92 Tom and Sally Simons Scott and Kimberly Simpson The Skowronek Family James Skowronek '24 Carrie Smotrich '78 and Tom Samoluk Michael Smotrich '79 Mrs. Carolyn Smotrich Dr. Will Song and Dr. Ping Zhou Mr. Xin Song and Mrs. Ying Zhao Linda Spence State Street Bank Russell and Marie Stephens Elizabeth (Fauver) Stueber '69

Karen and Hale Sturges The Su Family Ram Sudireddy Mr. and Mrs. Brian Sullivan Eleanor Sullivan '18 Jeannie and Kevin Sullivan John Sullivan '19 Mr. Kepei Sun and Mrs. Chonghui Huang Marc Surprenant David and Marianne Sweetser Margaret and Ingo Szegvari Jeffrey Taft '81 Takeda Mrs. Dana Limanni-Tarlow '81 and Mr. Daniel Tarlow Mr. Maziar Tavakoli and Mrs. Mariam Momenzadeh

,084 raised

One Pike Day 2020 was a day like no other. Even though we could not be on campus together, the Pike community went all in to celebrate the power of our community. We saw smiling faces, engaging updates, gifts and challenges, a dizzying number of celebratory cartwheels, Google classrooms full of Pike gear, two pies and some sweet sharing, 318 gifts, and over $100,000 raised! As the results make clear, One Pike Day was a community success.

TS 60 Alumni GIFTS

An annual day of community and giving has become a tradition at Pike. One Pike Day 2020 reminded us that, even if our daily interactions with Pike have changed, the heart of Pike remains!

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Robin '87 and Blackwell Taylor Dr. and Mrs. Michael J. Terlizzi Gentry and Melissa Thatcher The Community Foundation for Greater New Haven The Glore Fund The Paul and Harriet Weissman Family Foundation The Quaker Hill Foundation Donald and Sheila Therrien Webster and Jill Thompson Max Tilson and Jennifer Marin Brooks and Kristen Tingle Carolyn Tobey Carolyn Kimball Tolles '54 Dr. and Mrs. John Tomich The Torio Family Diego Torio '20

Isabel Torio '17 Esteve Torrens Ellen '85 and Winslow Townson Mr. Tao Tu and Mrs. Ying Shen Diane Tucker UBS Mala Umapathy Mr. and Mrs. David Uva Mr. and Mrs. Valdesolo Kervin and Yadira Valdez Jessica Valkenburg and Anastasia Driscoll The Vallarelli Family The Vallecha Family Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program Ms. and Mr. Lis Venetiou Emeric Viani

Richard and Alison Vieira Sajith and Meera Vijayan Christopher Vivier Vmware Dylan von Prelle Pecelli '93 Morgan von Prelle Pecelli '89 Mr. and Mrs. Stuart Waldman Michael Walsh and Mary McLaughlin Rachel Walsh '13 Mr. Souleymane Wane and Mrs. Deborah Wane Eric and Sabrina Wang Jamie Waters '00 Muddy and Liza Waters Mr. Willie Waters '98 and Mrs. Susanna Waters Elizabeth Watson

Pike faculty and staff completed over 3,100 hours of professional development last year.

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Katie Watts '88 Mr. William Webber and Ms. Joan Howland Mr. Larry Weiss and Mrs. Charly Weiss Andrew Weissman '18 Ethan Weissman '17 Mr. and Paul Weissman Peter and Bach Weissman William Weissman '21 Wellington Management Mr. Shuhao Wen and Ms. Qian Xu Ms. Megan Wheeler Nick Wilder '61 Claire C. Wilkes '81 Julie Wilkinson Mr. Adam K. Wise

Gina and Jim Wodarski Rachael H. Wood Loren and Sally Wood Mr. and Mrs. Dennis C. Wright II Dr. Emma Wu Wynwood Associates James Xiao '21 Mr. Peng Xiao and Jing Huang Eric Yang and Wen Lin Mr. Jiong Yang and Mrs. Jing Li Ming Yang and Wei Lang Dr. and Mrs. Michael J. Yaremchuk Mr. Peter Yianopoulos and Mrs. Joanna Yianopoulos Mr. Sam Yu and Mrs. Li Huang Jennifer Zacharis Jorden Anthony Zanazzi '04

Professional Development Pike’s commitment to creating lifelong learning doesn’t just apply to our students; faculty and staff are encouraged to take advantage of Professional Development opportunities, locally, nationally, and (with the shift to online conferencing in spring 2020) virtually. With the support of the Pike Fund, teachers and staff attended over 200 professional development events. Here are some highlights of the lifelong impacts of our lifelong learning.

“The National Association of Independent Schools People of Color Conference (PoCC) is an opportunity for me to be heard, supported, affirmed and nurtured with others of color who share my same experience and similar challenges. PoCC reinspired me - to continue to do the hard work, to call in and not out, and to work on solutions.”

—Yadira Valdez, Admission Associate

“Among the bounty of wonderful insights that I gained at the Learning and the Brain conference, one really stood out to me is this: the best way to effectuate feedback is to teach students to seek it out. In my role, I can help our students break down the fear of making mistakes and create a comfort level with seeking feedback by engaging in conversations about errors."

—Tim Stonecipher, Director of Counseling Services

Athena Zhang '21 Mr. Kaishi Zhang and Mrs. Yuying Zhou Lynnelle Lin and Yuanyong Zhang Mr. Yunzhe Zhang and Ms. Amy Hu Mr. Yuegang Zhao and Mrs. Lei Yin Mr. Lihui Zhou and Mrs. Juping Xie Mr. and Mrs. ZhaoHui Zhou Caroline Shi and Tong Zhu Mara Terlizzi Ziegler '88 And other anonymous donors.

“At the Accelerating Student Performance in Target Languages Workshop, I gained strategies, games, and tools that I incorporated instantly into my classes. The workshop focused on best practices for incorporating videos and powerpoints into my teaching, and details about apps that link up perfectly with the Google Classroom platform we use in the Upper School.”

—Sarah Carpenter, Spanish Teacher

OUR SHARED TOMORROW 2019-20 IMPACT REPORT

Teachers as Innovators

Pike Scholars

Pike reached new levels of investment in, and pursuit of, professional growth opportunities across divisions and grades.

Enrolling strong classrooms -- with vibrant, capable students who challenge themselves and others -- remains a mission-critical priority.*

64

Number of teachers who transitioned to Home-Based Learning:

adapted full curriculum to online environment included specialists like art, music, and P.E. shifted fully from classroom to online in less than one week

Full faculty and staff training for: gender and sexuality diversity mandatory reporting guidelines effective professional goal setting diversity, equity, and inclusion ALICE and fire/emergency protocols

60,000+

Number of individual "touches" teachers made w/students in one 6-week period of Home-Based Learning

25+

77

Student Recipients of Financial Aid for the 2020-2021 academic year represents a 4% increase over 2019-20 17% of student body receives financial aid

$1.6MM+

Need-based financial aid offered in 2020-21 nearly 10% of annual operating budget NAIS average is 13% Special Emergency Financial Aid Fund

$160K

directed to current families experiencing additional financial hardship

PreK-9 industry-leading admissions yield rate of over 80% Yield rate is the number of accepted students who ultimately enroll at Pike NAIS average for all school levels is 70.4%

Professional Development Partners, including:

Innovation for Education Equity in Grading Conf.

Center for Spiritual and Ethical Education International Dyslexia Association Grub Street Center for Responsive Schools GLSEN National Association of Multicultural Education Elementary Schools Heads Association Tufts National Science Teachers Association EdTech Cisco-Meraki Learning and the Brain

Pike students hail from over 40 towns in NH and MA

52%

Percentage of students who identify as of color.

NAIS average for all school levels is 31.6% *All data accurate as of 6/15/20 but subject to change given the current pandemic.

THE POSSIBILITIES ARE ENDLESS

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